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National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011): Cast & Box Office

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011) movie poster

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein is a 2011 drama horror film directed by Danny Boyle and Tim Van Someren, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as The Creature / Victor Frankenstein, Karl Johnson and Naomie Harris. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $620,167 worldwide.

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National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Genres
Drama , Horror , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein About?

The premise of National Theatre Live: Frankenstein without spoilers.

The creature, innocent yet grotesque, is expelled by his frightened creator into a hostile world. Facing cruelty everywhere, the solitary being grows desperate and vengeful, pursuing his maker to bargain for his own fate. The story probes scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development, and the clash of good and evil.

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Cast & crew

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Cast & Characters

Benedict Cumberbatch leads the cast as The Creature / Victor Frankenstein, with Karl Johnson as De Lacey and Naomie Harris as Elizabeth Lavenza. Directed by Danny Boyle and Tim Van Someren; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Danny Boyle and Tim Van Someren

More films directed by Danny Boyle and Tim Van Someren, best-rated first: Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours and Steve Jobs.

Box office

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Box Office

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein grossed $620,167 worldwide. $417,783 came from the US and Canada and $202,384 (33%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$620.2K

US & Canada
$417.8K
International
$202.4K
US & Canada 67% Rest of the world 33%
Videos

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

National Theatre Live Frankenstein Encore Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer | Frankenstein w Benedict Cumberbatch & Jonny Lee Miller | National Theatre at Home
Details

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Франкенштейн: Камбербетч” and “NT Live: Frankenstein”.

Also known as
  • Франкенштейн: Камбербетч
  • NT Live: Frankenstein
  • Frankenstein - NT Live
  • Frankenstein - National Theatre Live
  • National Theatre at Home: Frankenstein
  • 科學怪人:英國國家劇院現場
  • Франкенштейн
  • 科學怪人
  • 프랑켄슈타인
  • 弗兰肯斯坦
  • Франкенштајн

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FAQ

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: Frankenstein, each answered in a sentence.

How long is National Theatre Live: Frankenstein?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was National Theatre Live: Frankenstein released?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein was released on March 17, 2011.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Frankenstein?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein was directed by Danny Boyle and Tim Van Someren.

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Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: Frankenstein?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein stars Benedict Cumberbatch as The Creature / Victor Frankenstein, Karl Johnson as De Lacey and Naomie Harris as Elizabeth Lavenza, among 17 credited actors.

How much did National Theatre Live: Frankenstein make at the box office?

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein grossed $620,167 worldwide ($417,783 domestic, $202,384 international).

Does National Theatre Live: Frankenstein have a post-credit scene?

No. National Theatre Live: Frankenstein has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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